WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You’ll join Nike’s Global Supply Chain Planning & Operations team, leading Trade & Customs. This team partners with geographies and cross-functional stakeholders to shape Nike’s trade strategy. You’ll manage a global team, report to senior leadership, and collaborate with legal, government affairs, and operations groups to deliver compliance and innovation.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Nike is seeking a strategic leader with deep expertise in global trade and customs. This individual thrives in complexity, navigates geopolitical risk, and influences senior executives. They combine regulatory knowledge with operational excellence, driving compliance and cost optimization while inspiring a high-performing team. Success requires strong governance skills, financial acumen, and the ability to lead global initiatives through collaboration and influence.

The candidate will bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics/Supply Chain, International Trade or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training

10+ years of experience in trade compliance, supply chain management, sourcing, or trade legal within a global company

10+ years of people management experience, including global and virtual teams

U.S. Customs Broker License strongly preferred

Global/International experience strongly preferred

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You’ll set the vision for Nike’s global trade and customs strategy, ensuring compliance and enabling growth. You’ll lead initiatives that reduce cost, accelerate cross-border flows, and elevate compliance standards.

Core Responsibilities:

Co-lead Nike’s Trade Center of Excellence and Global Trade Executive Steering Committee

Sponsor and implement trade capability initiatives, including Global Import Export programs and Restricted Party Screening

Drive global trade network engagement and portfolio prioritization

Lead cost impact assessments and executive summaries for changing trade regulations

Manage global trade data collection, analysis, and stakeholder communication

Set compliance training strategies for factories, PMO offices, and internal teams

Advocate for trade programs that optimize savings and compliance across Nike’s ecosystem

Critical Functional Skills and Capabilities:

Regulatory expertise and risk evaluation skills across Nike’s Global Trade network:

Customs Valuation & Assist methodologies

Harmonized Tariff Schedule and labeling analysis for AP, FW & EQ

Free trade program rules of origin and compliance

Sanctions compliance / Restricted Party Screening

Anti-Forced Labor Customs agency enforcement

Import & Export Declaration requirements & audit

Trading company global structure and Country of Import agreements

Materials Buy/sell

Trade data analysis

3rd Party Partner Management

Trusted Trader program requirements

Portfolio governance

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.